This is the best place to get halal on Long Island. Period…read more I've been getting halal for around 15 years all over NY and Long Island, and Hamza has maintained its status as the most consistent in quality over the years. The original cart off Little Neck Parkway was always a go to, and we would be back and forth between Hamza and Mecca (the cart next to it) for best in town. I always felt that Mecca had the highest ceiling (when it was on, it was ON best ever). Hamza was always a steady second, but in recent years Mecca has fallen off a bit yet Hamza has remained steady. It's good to say they have additional locations too now throughout the island making them a better option then Shahs which many default to. Between the portions, the mix, the sauces, and the quality, this is the closest you can get to the top NYC street meat halal on Long Island. Consistency is key, and Hamza and Marina have maintained their high quality even through expansion. As always... extra white!

The best halal food around. You get a lot of food at a great price. Never had a bad meal and never…read morehad to wait for my food since the workers are efficient

Who would have thought that the most lively food scene in Flushing late at night is not even in the…read moreheart of downtown Flushing? Instead, walk 10-15 minutes south on Kissena Blvd and you will find a group of street vendors gathering nightly on the sidewalk right in front of Gold City Supermarket. On a beautiful night, you'll find many people camping out on the ledge of the supermarket parking lot, or even putting out picnic blankets, while enjoying various street foods they can find at this great little "food fest". The street vendors are from different regions of China and serves all sorts of yummy goodies. You can find lots of fried items, soup noodles, grilled skewers, marinated meats and veggies, desserts, etc. One of my favorite stalls is the vendor selling hand torn shredded chicken ($25 each), which they dress up in seasoning and spices. They use an older chicken that has a firmer texture that won't fall apart when tearing the meat. The flavor is wonderful and absolutely addictive. They even give you a frequent buyer card that gets you a free chicken when you reached six purchases. The same stall also sells marinated items that are quite good. You are allowed to mix and match as long as they have the same price point. Another stall I would recommend is the stinky tofu stall. There are often more than one, but I like the one with the longest table space only dedicated to this single product, often in the middle of the block. If you have never tried this delicacy, close your nose and give it a go. You may be pleasantly surprised. Other stands that are popular include the BBQ grilled meats over charcoal, where you can get $2-3 skewers of lamb, beef, chicken wings, and whole lot more. Also, if you see the man grilling whole squids, his stuff is quite tasty too. Bottom line, it's a fun evening hanging out with your friends and snacking on various yummy bites. Be brave and try something new. Though there are few English signs, just order what looks good. Find a day with nice weather and check it out soon.

This is my go to spot for when I'm craving chicken and lamb over rice combo. Portions are great and…read moreyou still get a free soda! The guys are always friendly as well.

Hamza & Medina Halal Food on Union Turnpike is a must-visit if you're craving flavorful, satisfying…read morehalal food. My go-to order is the chicken over rice, which is always fresh, seasoned perfectly, and super filling. I've also had the combo rice platter, which is just as delicious. Each dish comes with a drink, which is a nice bonus. You can't go wrong with the white sauce, and if you're in the mood for some heat, the hot sauce adds a flavorful kick without overpowering the dish. I also recommend trying it with white sauce and BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy twist. It's a takeout-only, cash-only spot with no seating, but the food is more than worth it. Parking is available either on the street or in the nearby strip mall lot, so it's pretty convenient. Service is pretty quick, but being the only good halal spot around the area, the line can back up since there is only 1 person usually in the cart. If you're in the area, this place is a no-brainer. Fast, tasty, and always hits the spot.

Delicious pickles!…read more Tried Pickle Me Pete at the 2025 Bryant Park Holiday market and they did not disappoint! Fried pickles- so tasty! I also loved the pickle flight. My favorites were the half sour, the horseradish, and the Kosher dill (yes, I am aware that is half of the whole flight, but they were all so good). The half sour reminded me of a pickle I had in Japan- it's somewhat similar to the Korean cucumber kimchi- a very mild pickling, so you could eat a lot without ingesting too much sodium, almost closer to a cucumber than a pickle. The Kosher dill is your classic pickle and the Horseradish has, well, horseradish and a slight kick. Sour garlic was very tangy. Too tangy for my taste. Wasabi didn't taste spicy at all while super spicy was quite spicy. Overall, so fun to try different pickles! Would highly recommend!

Can't go wrong with a stickle of pickles! Delicious fried pickles on a stick. Would have liked…read moreeither the pickles or the breading to pack a little bit more of a punch, but it was definitely worth the wait and price

Right below the 103rd Street-Corona Plaza 7 train station is the street food vendor Pinchos La…read moreSuquita. It is directly across from the Dunkin Donuts in the middle of a dozen Mexican street food vendors, you can't miss it with its blue and white umbrella cover. In a busy intersection filled with cars, people, running trains, and classic Mexican street food, you will find Pinchos La Suquita (a skewer cart) selling BBQ pork and chicken skewers, chorizo sausages, roast pork, and one of my favorites, Elote (grilled Mexican street corn). For $3 you have a choice between grilled or boiled corn, with mayo and Cotija cheese. For less than $10 you can get more than you can eat. The neighborhood around Corona Plaza is filled with authentic Mexican restaurants, street vendors, bakeries, and supermarkets. A wonderful cultural experience that starts with this central food cart.

Kanto Food My most…read morefavorite food this spring and summer 2025 is not even from a proper restaurant. It's this sezuan BBQ seekers located at the corner of Broadway and Elmhurst Avenue. Opens 5 and has so far been open eve at 12 midnight. They also have fishballs, not fried but cooked over charcoal. BYOB! Tip well and Chinese Tita will love you. #curious_eater #elmhurstny #elmhurstqueens #queensfoodies

Friendly staff and the food is absolutely amazing. Every order is cooked to perfection and I highly…read morerecommend the spicy level unless you're weak and can't take heat. Ordered Pork Belly, Squid and Chicken all worth it and can't wait to stop by again. You pick your spice level so don't worry if you like no spice they will do it but honestly you gotta have some spice in your life or it's no fun. Be adventurous and try new things, the menu is massive for a tiny street cart but they crank out the orders faster than ninjas taking your house.

Came here for a treat…read more Located next to tangram mall on the hey tea side. Lady was selling peanut mochi for $5/box. She hand cranks out the mochi into the peanut powder and drizzles brown sugar syrup on top. Highly recommend checking out this street cart. Ambiance is outdoors.

Continuing with our food crawl per my last review, we stopped by this street vendor on 38th and…read morePrince Streets for some brown sugar peanut mochi. Like all the places we visited, we had to wait on line. The vendor makes the mochi as you wait. I'm not a huge mochi fan, but this was absolutely delicious. Someone in my party was kind enough to treat me but I believe a container is $5. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely stop by.

Great meats on Stixxx , i tried 15 diff items (ima fat kid) and everything was deelicious! Lamb ,…read morechicken , beef , eggplant! Cooked perfect , Right amount of fat and great great seosoning!

Covid-19: Open for business. Got 2 chicken and 1 beef skewers. Buck 50 each. Good value. Decent…read moretaste, not too salty. They asked of I wanted spicy, I asked for a little and it worked out nicely. Nice to see some of the carts back out in Flushing Chinatown.

A great stop for late-night noshing or a quick snack before you dive into a restaurant!…read more Tasty Northern Chinese style skewers BBQ'd over charcoal imported straight from China! Prices are very affordable. This BBQ grill food cart located at the corner of Prince St and 39th is often quite busy, but peruse the big menu filled with a great variety of meats and veggies that they will grill for you to order. Place your order and pay up with the lady, and your order comes up in a few minutes. We really enjoyed the chicken and enoki mushroom skewers here so much that we came back a couple days later for more! Each are seasoned with mild spices for a low level of heat that is just right for maxxing the flavor when these skewers are presented to you hot right off the grill. Stand and eat right there, or there are a couple of park benches right there at the corner too,

Best lamb skewers! Perfectly seasoned with good crispy pieces and juicy fat pieces on each stick…read more My wife and I get 5 each and still not enough. Owned and run by a very nice couple. Highly recommend!